Understanding Arizona Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuits

Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the “silent killer” because it’s a colorless, odorless gas that’s difficult to detect before you start showing symptoms of poisoning. Carbon monoxide is found in fumes produced from the burning of fuels that are used in things we use and need daily in Arizona: cars, trucks, stoves, and more.

Unfortunately, carbon monoxide poisoning is very common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100,000 people in the United States visit the emergency room every year for carbon monoxide poisoning that’s not related to fires. More than 14,000 people are hospitalized every year, and more than 400 people die.

If you or a loved one are a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, it’s crucial that you seek help from an attorney immediately. Your poisoning may be the result of negligence, and you may be entitled to receive compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages due to missing work, pain and suffering, and more. Here’s what you need to know:

Carbon monoxide poisoning often resembles symptoms of the flu. Common symptoms include:

• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Weakness
• Chest pain
• Nausea and/or vomiting

If you breathe in too much carbon monoxide during a short period of time, it can make you very sick or even kill you. Carbon monoxide poisoning can also occur from breathing in small amounts of carbon monoxide over a longer period of time. In some cases, injuries and illness from carbon monoxide poisoning can result in long-term disability.

Many cases of carbon monoxide poisoning that result in death occur while people are sleeping or intoxicated, and are unable to feel or notice any symptoms before it’s too late.

Determining the cause of your carbon monoxide poisoning is critical, and an Arizona carbon monoxide attorney will conduct a thorough investigation of your case to determine what caused your poisoning and who is liable.

Carbon monoxide poisoning often occurs due to a faulty appliance, one that was installed improperly, or one that wasn’t properly maintained. In some cases, a property manager, landlord, or employer might be liable for not taking proper precautions or for failing to properly maintain appliances, vehicles, or heating systems. In other cases, the manufacturer of a vehicle, appliance, or other product might be liable.

Top Arizona attorneys at Carabin Shaw will help you receive compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages due to missing work
• Funeral costs
• Loss of enjoyment
• And more

Carbon monoxide poisoning cases are often filed as a personal injury case. In some situations, however, carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by faulty appliances or products. In these situations, you might file a product liability case. After determining the cause of your poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning lawyers in Arizona will file the appropriate lawsuit.

Every state has statute of limitation laws, which are laws that set a maximum amount of time you can wait before filing a claim. In Arizona, the statute of limitations is set at two years. So you have two years from the date of your carbon monoxide poisoning to file a claim. It’s important to act as soon as possible.

Understanding Arizona carbon monoxide poisoning lawsuits can be a difficult process to navigate, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here for you.

We offer a free case review / initial consultation. An experienced lawyer from our firm is ready to speak with you 24/7. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking staff are available. Don’t wait to receive the compensation you’re entitled to. Check out Carabin Shaw’s client reviews and call toll-free: 800-862-1260